U. S. Space Camp Scholarship - Application for SCI-VIS

Applicant Data

Name (Last)_____________________(First)__________________(Middle)_______
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City:____________________________________ State: _____ Zip:______________
Sex: ________ Date of Birth: _______/_______/_______ Age: _______
Home Phone: (_______)_______________ Work: (________)__________________
Parent/Guardian: ______________________________________________________
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What grade will you be attending fall 2005? __________

Check the program for which you are applying:

_____ Space Camp (Grades 4-6)
_____ Space Academy, Level 1 (Grades 7-12)
_____ Advanced Space Academy (Grades 10-12, College Bound)
_____ Aviation Challenge Mach I (Grades 4-6)
_____ Aviation Challenge Mach II (Grades 7-12)
_____ Aviation Challenge Mach III (Grades 10-12)

List any school and/or community activities in which you have participated during the past two years (i.e. student government, music, community or school volunteer activities). (Can be typed in print or Braille)
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Why do you want to attend U. S. Space Camp/Space Academy? (Can be typed in print or Braille)
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Essay Questions

Please answer both essay questions, limiting your answers to one typed page per question (two, if Braille)

1. What to you see as the future role of persons with visual impairments in the space Program?
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2. What benefits do you envision the Space Program giving to individuals with disabilities?
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You will need to complete the scholarship application in its entirety and forward it along with a copy of your latest report card or transcript of grades and a letter of recommendation from your math or science teacher. Please mail all documents in one envelope to

Dan Oates
P.O. Box 1034
Romney, WV 26757

Applications must be received no later than June 1. Recipients will receive notifications on or around June 15.

Every attempt will be made to provide partial funding ($100+) to all qualified applicants. Funding amounting to 100% is rare. The Delta Gamma Foundation is responsible for funding scholarships. Our ability to provide scholarships is based on their generosity. Grant approval is announced in mid to late May.

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